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The Red Pump Project Founders Karyn Watkins (left) and Luvvie Ajayi at the 5th Annual Rock the Red Fashion Show at 1240 W. Randolph

The Red Pump Project Founders Karyn Watkins (left) and Luvvie Ajayi at the 5th Annual Rock the Red Fashion Show at 1240 W. Randolph

Published on April 2, 2014

“I meet with people who are HIV positive and help them learn about what is happening with them and help them cope with it.  I talk to them about exposure issues with children and help them live and be as happy as possible.” - Envy Turk, Ultimate Red Pump Rocker Award recipient at the Rock the Red Fashion Show hosted by The Red Pump Project.

“I meet with people who are HIV positive and help them learn about what is happening with them and help them cope with it. I …

Published on April 2, 2014

“I’ve never seen anything like this before for minority women. .  I don’t think if I worked at this a year I would get as many clients as I got here today.  For a business person, they have to be here.” - Carmen Dooley.  (Dooley (left) is pictured here with her daughter, Yemi Marie, who performed several times at the Black Women's Expo.)

“I’ve never seen anything like this before for minority women. . I don’t think if I worked at this a year I would get as …

Published on April 2, 2014

Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts (left) and City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel both spoke at the Black Women's Expo this past weekend about the strength of African American woman owned businesses.

Good Morning America’s Robin Roberts (left) and City of Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel both spoke at the Black Women's Expo this past weekend about the …

Published on April 2, 2014

The Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation (CSEDC) conducted a workshop on how to successfully apply for property tax incentives last week, to the South Suburban Mayors and Managers  Association.  Panelists included (L-R) Ivan Baker, Director of Economic Development, Village of Tinley Park; John Watson, Director of Economic Development, Village of South Holland; Adam Dotson, Community Development Director, Village of Oak Forest; and Bill Sandrick of Sandrick Law Firm who served as moderator.

The Chicago Southland Economic Development Corporation (CSEDC) conducted a workshop on how to successfully apply for property tax incentives last week, to the South Suburban …

Published on April 2, 2014

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel meets with Black media outlets on Friday for an open discussion on City of Chicago initiatives and successes at Ruby's Restaurant, 3175 W. Madison.

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel meets with Black media outlets on Friday for an open discussion on City of Chicago initiatives and successes at Ruby's Restaurant, …

Published on April 2, 2014

Patrons of the Garfield Park Conservatory on Chicago's west side, can now access free wireless service courtesy of a partnership between Google and the City of Chicago.

Patrons of the Garfield Park Conservatory on Chicago's west side, can now access free wireless service courtesy of a partnership between Google and the City …

Published on April 2, 2014

Free wireless service is now available at the South Shore Cultural Center. A partnership between the City of Chicago and Google made it possible.

Free wireless service is now available at the South Shore Cultural Center. A partnership between the City of Chicago and Google made it possible.

Published on April 2, 2014

Christophe Collins, a formerly incarcerated individual, now a customer service assistant with the CTA and a St. Leonard's volunteer who teaches computer basics shared his journey of turning his life around saying The Family Reunification Pilot program is badly needed.

Christophe Collins, a formerly incarcerated individual, now a customer service assistant with the CTA and a St. Leonard's volunteer who teaches computer basics shared his …

Published on April 2, 2014

L-R: U.S. Cong. Danny K. Davis (D-7th Dist.) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel take part in a round table discussion at St. Leonard's Ministries on Chicago’s west side last Friday with 27th Ward Ald. Walter Burnett and Illinois State Sen., Patricia Vanpelt (D-5th Dist.) prior to announcing a pilot family reunification program that will allow 50 formerly incarcerated individuals to move back into CHA housing over the next three years.

L-R: U.S. Cong. Danny K. Davis (D-7th Dist.) and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel take part in a round table discussion at St. Leonard's Ministries on …

Published on April 2, 2014

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